UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Core data protection legislation governing the processing, storage and transfer of personal data in the UK. Essential for any marketing activities involving personal data.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for electronic marketing, including email marketing, cookies, and telephone marketing.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Prohibits unfair marketing practices and sets standards for business-to-consumer marketing activities.
CAP Code: UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing, providing detailed rules for marketing communications.
IR35 Legislation: Off-payroll working rules determining contractor tax status and employment relationships.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in marketing materials, creative works, and content.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the use and protection of trademarks in marketing materials and branding.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contractual terms, particularly those limiting liability or creating imbalanced obligations.
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Rules governing electronic commerce and digital marketing activities.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulates contracts between traders and consumers, including marketing-related agreements.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Specific regulations for marketing financial products and services.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures marketing activities and employment practices are non-discriminatory.
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive practices and ensures fair market behavior in marketing activities.
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Governs the rights of agency workers and could affect marketing subcontractor relationships.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
